Join us on March 7, 2020 from 8am – 3:30 pm at the Fort Bend County Fairgrounds as we bring the energy of the maker community to our local Hamfest. This will be our first co-production with the Hamfest team, and we look forward to turning this into an annual event. With the larger outdoor area, we will have MakrU and Rocket Launching, along with some other activities. Indoors we will have the Houston Brick Club and a number of makers showcasing their skills. In addition DaVinci Maker Labs and Creator Space will be showcasing some of their projects and makerspace skills. Tickets are $8 online and $12 at the door, so go ahead and get your tickets early.

We look forward to exploring with you.

http://houstonhamfest.org/

The Call For Makers is now open for the 5th annual Houston Maker Faire! Number 5 is going to be bigger than ever for us as we return to the George R Brown Convention Center and fill the Hall  with incredible innovation and creativity. Remember, space is limited so you have to apply as soon as possible to ensure that you get your spot at the greatest show (& tell) on earth! Remember, this is Maker Faire, so “hands-on” exhibits are given priority. We want kids and adults alike to be able to touch and feel things, make things, and learn!

There are several main types of applicants for Maker Faire. You can apply as a Maker Exhibit, a Performance, a Presentation, or as a Startup. Each has their own criteria for acceptance which you can read about more while filling out the forms. Be sure to have a nice picture (that you have the rights to share) as well as a bio ready to give us. This information will be on display on our site and at the event.

Here are just a few of the topics we’d like to see applying:

• Early Stage Start ups
• Student projects
• Robotics
• Homegrown Drones
• Arduino projects
• Raspberry Pi
• Virtual Reality
• Space projects
• Food makers (not concessionaires, more info below)
• Conductive materials projects
• Kit makers
• Interactive art projects
• 3D Printers and CNC Mills
• Textile Arts and Crafts
• E-Textiles
• Home Energy Monitoring
• Rockets and RC Toys
• Sustainability & Green Tech
• Radios, Vintage Computers and Game Systems
• Electronics
• Electric Vehicles
• Science, Biology/Biotech, and Chemistry projects
• Puppets, Kites, and Other Whimsical Creations
• Bicycles
• Large-scale Art
• Shelter (Tents, Domes, etc.)
• Music Performances and Participation
• Unusual Tools or Machines
• How to Fix Things or Take them Apart (Vacuums, Clocks, Washing Machines, etc.)

Of course, there are also other ways to participate in Maker Faire.  Volunteer helpers, Community Organizers, Event Marketing, etc.  To learn more about any of these, please contact us at Inquiries

We have also created some events that if you are unsure what a maker is and would like to talk directly with us, you can attend one of our Makerspace Crawl Events, as well as our Call to Maker Information Sessions.  See our calendar of events for the most up to date details.  Innovation Spark Events

Innovation spark is proud to announce the 2017 Houston Makerspace Crawl. The event was conceived by the makerspaces during the Comicpalooza event and based on the excitement we have initiated our first set of annual events. The event will occur over the summer and will be open house events for Makers and the General Public to come learn about a makerspace.

As we get closer to each event, we will be posting a more detailed schedule of the event. Please watch our social media posts Facebook, Twitter and our websites for updated details.

Sat Jul 15		5:30pm – 9:00pm	Makerspace Crawl – Creator Space – Creator Space 144 Park Ave Suite 120, League City, TX 77573  5:30-6:00      Guests arrive and receive tour and introductions. 6:00-7:00      Makerfaire Presentation by David Brunet (Innovation Spark Representative) 7:00-7:15      Creator Space mission and goals 7:15-8:00      Molecular Gastronomy Mixer – or Maker Space Choice of activities. 8:00-9:00      Various Creator Space project demonstrations
Sat Jul 22		6:00pm – 9:00pm	Makerspace Crawl – Makerbarn – The MakerBarn, 9522 Carraway Ln, Magnolia, TX 77354, USA
Sat Aug 5		6:00pm – 9:00pm	Makerspace Crawl – DaVinci Maker Labs – DaVinci Maker Labs, 100 N Gordon St, Alvin, TX 77511, USA
Sat Aug 12		6:00pm – 9:00pm	Makerspace Crawl – TXRX Labs – TXRX Labs, 205 Roberts St, Houston, TX 77003, USA
Sat Aug 19		6:00pm – 9:00pm	Makerspace Crawl – MakrU – MakrU

Come check out our store. For a limited time we are selling our T-shirts for $10 per shirt with free ground shipping within the Continental USA. While supplies last or sale ends.

T-Shirts

Innovation Spark is proud to announce that registration is now open for the 2017 Comicpalooza Maker Space at the George R Brown Convention Center – May 12th to 14th, 2017.

The time is now for you to start preparing for this event and we are looking to get everyone signed up as early as possible this year. To facilitate the process, we have created a new process for purchasing your space. Please follow the below link to purchase your maker space at Comicpalooza for 2017.  

Please purchase your space below:

https://innovation-spark-inc.myshopify.com/

The Comicpalooza event has a registration deadline of April 15, 2017, register early for the event, as we have limited space, and all spaces will be allocated on a first come, first serve basis.  This event being a Comic conference, we would love to see more interesting themes from the makers that fit in with the culture and nature of the event. The registration will be a 2 part process, the first will be to purchase your space on our shopify site, this will reserve a spot for you at the event.  The second part will require us to contact you and gather all the relevant information about you and your space requirements. 

Please note the following for each space, there will be a $300 fee for new Exhibitors that were not at the 2016 Comicpalooza event.  If you participated in the 2016 Event, the fee will be $100.00.   After you register, we will provide you with a registration code to sell Comicpalooza tickets via your marketing channels. If an exhibitor sells 6 Comicpalooza tickets using their code, we will refund the fee that was paid.

Each 10×10 booth slot will come with the following:

• 1 – 8’ Table Draped
• 3’ Pipe and Drape exterior
• 2 Chairs
• 2 – 3 Day Exhibitor Passes
• A Single Outlet
• Discounts on Additional Exhibitor Passes

Exhibitor’s are responsible for all power connections (Extension Cords, etc)

Internet is not included and can be purchased for an additional per device fee during the event.

Exhibitors can submit for Panels / Workshops at no additional fee. All will be reviewed and approved prior to the event. No guarantee of space. All submissions must be submitted by April 1, 2017.

If you have any questions or comments please feel free to email us at: comicpalooza@innovation-spark.org

Who has the most fun at Houston Mini Maker Faire? Our Makers and exhibitors, of course! If you want to connect with the energy and inspiration of Maker Faire, while at the same time doing something very important for the future of the Houston metro area, come join us as an exhibitor at Houston Mini Maker Faire. Click here for more information about what’s involved and how to sign up. We will schedule in-person and video-chat info sessions all around Houston to be sure you’re fully prepared for this amazing experience, and you can always ask questions. Let us help you make it happen! We recommend you sign up as early as possible to take advantage of our new program through which you can cover your expenses through advance ticket sales.

This year we take another leap forward for Houston as we grow to a 2-day event (11/12-13/2016) and increase our exhibit area at the George R. Brown Convention Center by 50%. Our plan is to grow this to be a leading event for Houston, Texas, the US and the world — but we will always value and support our individual exhibitors and small teams. Come help us build this amazing story together!

We’re Maker Faire so we love to show all things creative, informative, inventive and innovative! We will accept any exhibit within Maker Faire guidelines (not sure? — just ask), but here are some special focus areas for 2016 — if you can help us show and share exhibits in these areas, please let us know:

• Cool Tech: we plan to showcase a broad high-impact array of tech the Maker Movement is using and creating. The very latest tech tools and toys like: VR, AR, Internet of Things, drones (UAVs), aerospace, gaming, big data, AI, robotics, etc. Kickstarters, startups and inventions belong here too.
• Living: medical technology, sustainability, food sourcing innovation, hydroponics, aquaponics, bio science, DIY bio, tiny homes, alternative housing, green homes, custom CNC home accessories, etc.
• Cause Champions: do you have a nonprofit cause that needs help in innovation or technology to make a breakthrough? We invite you to exhibit so you can get Makers and attendees involved and see how “Houston Makes A Difference”!

Again, we welcome all creative and inventive people as fellow Makers and want you to join us for this important event. Click here for full information about exhibiting at our event and to get to the registration system (you must register to exhibit at Houston Mini Maker Faire). We will get back to you promptly to finalize arrangements.

Welcome to Innovation Spark, we are currently hard at work organizing the maker space for Comicpalooza.  If you are interested in helping or would like to sponsor the event, please contact us at the email below.

To contact use, please email us at:

comicpalooza@innovation-spark.org